Topic For Today Is...Flash Flooding And Flash Flood Safety.
More People Are Killed By Flash Floods Than By Any Other
Storm-related Weather Hazards. Unfortunately Most People Succumb
To Flooding By Driving Their Automobiles Into Flooded Roadways And
Are Subsequently Swept Away To Their Deaths. If You Encounter A
Flooded Roadway...turn Around...don't Drown! Find Another Route...
It Could Save Your Life! Too Many People Lose Their Lives By Not
Adhering To This Simple Rule...turn Around...don't Drown!
What Is A Flash Flood?
A Flash Flood Is A Rapid Flood.
A Stream Or Creek Will Rise Rapidly And Crest Generally Within A
Few Hours. That Is Why They Are So Dangerous. The Waters Rise So
Fast That They Can Catch People Off Guard And Trap Them In
Precarious Situations. That Is Why The National Weather Service
Constantly Monitors Rainfall As Well As River And Stream Gauges.
The National Weather Service Will Issue Flash Flood Watches And
Warnings To Help Alert You To Such Dangers.
What Causes Flash Floods?
Flash Floods Are Caused When Very Heavy Rainfall...usually From
Slow-moving Thunderstorms...dumps Too Much Rainfall For The
Natural Or Man-made Drainage Systems To Handle. This Causes The
Water To Overflow And Flood. Streams...creeks And Smaller Rivers
Are Most Vulnerable To Flash Flooding.
What Does A Flash Flood Watch Mean?
A Flash Flood Watch Means That The Potential Exists For Flash
Flooding To Occur On Any Stream...creek Or Small River. The Watch
Does Not Mean That Flooding Is Imminent Or Occurring. It Just Means
That It Is A Possibility.
What You Should Do When A Flash Flood Watch Is Issued...
Be Prepared To Take Quick Action To Protect Yourself By Moving To
Higher Ground If You Are Near A Waterway. Watch Water Levels
Carefully And Be Ready At A Moments Notice To Evacuate. If You Are Traveling During A Flash Flood Watch...be Alert For Signs Of Flash Flooding...
Especially At Night When It Can Be Difficult To See A
Flooded Roadway. Be Very Careful If Driving Through Flood Prone
Areas...and If You Encounter A Flooded Roadway...turn Around...
Don't Drown. Find An Alternate Route. It Could Save Your Life!
What Does A Flash Flood Warning Mean?
A Flash Flood Warning Means Rapid Life-threatening Flooding Is
Occurring...or Will Soon Begin. You Need To Take Action Immediately
To Protect Your Life And Property If You Are In The Danger Area.
What You Should Do When A Flash Flood Warning Is Issued...
Move To Higher Ground Immediately And Get Out Of The Danger Area.
More People Are Killed By Flash Floods Than By Any Other
Storm-related Weather Hazards. Unfortunately Most People Succumb
To Flooding By Driving Their Automobiles Into Flooded Roadways And
Are Subsequently Swept Away To Their Deaths. If You Encounter A
Flooded Roadway...turn Around...don't Drown! Find Another Route...
It Could Save Your Life! Too Many People Lose Their Lives By Not
Adhering To This Simple Rule...turn Around...don't Drown!
What Is A Flash Flood?
A Flash Flood Is A Rapid Flood.
A Stream Or Creek Will Rise Rapidly And Crest Generally Within A
Few Hours. That Is Why They Are So Dangerous. The Waters Rise So
Fast That They Can Catch People Off Guard And Trap Them In
Precarious Situations. That Is Why The National Weather Service
Constantly Monitors Rainfall As Well As River And Stream Gauges.
The National Weather Service Will Issue Flash Flood Watches And
Warnings To Help Alert You To Such Dangers.
What Causes Flash Floods?
Flash Floods Are Caused When Very Heavy Rainfall...usually From
Slow-moving Thunderstorms...dumps Too Much Rainfall For The
Natural Or Man-made Drainage Systems To Handle. This Causes The
Water To Overflow And Flood. Streams...creeks And Smaller Rivers
Are Most Vulnerable To Flash Flooding.
What Does A Flash Flood Watch Mean?
A Flash Flood Watch Means That The Potential Exists For Flash
Flooding To Occur On Any Stream...creek Or Small River. The Watch
Does Not Mean That Flooding Is Imminent Or Occurring. It Just Means
That It Is A Possibility.
What You Should Do When A Flash Flood Watch Is Issued...
Be Prepared To Take Quick Action To Protect Yourself By Moving To
Higher Ground If You Are Near A Waterway. Watch Water Levels
Carefully And Be Ready At A Moments Notice To Evacuate. If You Are Traveling During A Flash Flood Watch...be Alert For Signs Of Flash Flooding...
Especially At Night When It Can Be Difficult To See A
Flooded Roadway. Be Very Careful If Driving Through Flood Prone
Areas...and If You Encounter A Flooded Roadway...turn Around...
Don't Drown. Find An Alternate Route. It Could Save Your Life!
What Does A Flash Flood Warning Mean?
A Flash Flood Warning Means Rapid Life-threatening Flooding Is
Occurring...or Will Soon Begin. You Need To Take Action Immediately
To Protect Your Life And Property If You Are In The Danger Area.
What You Should Do When A Flash Flood Warning Is Issued...
Move To Higher Ground Immediately And Get Out Of The Danger Area.
